Michael Essien

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Excellent ball over the defenses head. If only it was at the other end, though...

In all seriousness, it was a HUGE risk by Jose to just throw him in a game like this when he hadn't even been getting minutes off the bench. He paid the price for that mistake.

[Ollie 4,400]

Probably the worst thing i've ever seen, seeing Essien like that. At least Jose didn't humiliate him and drag him off before H/T like Joe Cole because he deserved it.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

He had a rough ride yesterday. Literally nothing he tried worked, even the dive. We should win the PL so he can leave on a high, as I don't think there's one single Chelsea fan that sees him still with us next season. Sadly we can't roll back the years and get that beast of a player back.

[svajo 153]

its his birthday today. 31 already!

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Not even a good back up to have anymore, wouldn't be surprised if he is allowed to leave in the summer.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Excellent ball over the defenses head. If only it was at the other end, though...

In all seriousness, it was a HUGE risk by Jose to just throw him in a game like this when he hadn't even been getting minutes off the bench. He paid the price for that mistake.

Reminds me of that Barcelona screamer!

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Happy b'day Michael Essien

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

He's still just turned 31. I can't even begin to explain why his performances declined so much, even when you factor the injuries he's had.

[Yeboii 1,844]

He's still just turned 31. I can't even begin to explain why his performances declined so much, even when you factor the injuries he's had.

I think its not a case of that he has lost it. I think it was just not a game for him and then he was just mentally bad after giving the goal. Being on the bench for months and finally getting faith from the manager, and then repay the faith with giving away a goal might have been too much for him.

I want to see him play once again just to see if he still doesnt have something to give to Chelsea.

[Blue Armour 4,158]

I think its not a case of that he has lost it. I think it was just not a game for him and then he was just mentally bad after giving the goal. Being on the bench for months and finally getting faith from the manager, and then repay the faith with giving away a goal might have been too much for him.

I want to see him play once again just to see if he still doesnt have something to give to Chelsea.

True...I think people are over-reacting to that one back pass. While the rest of the first half wasn't too great for Essien, you have to remember this player who has almost zero match practice with the team in recent weeks, was brought back to the first team against a tough opponent. Mourinho said the reason why he subbed Essien at half time was only because of his early yellow card.

I think he can still do a job as a squad player this season. He wasn't too shabby against Arsenal when playing in the Carling cup, so there are still options to play him.

[lucio 5,371]

thoughts on his performance?

[Yeboii 1,844]

thoughts on his performance?

Nothing really impressive, nothing really bad... Wonder why Mikel wasnt playing instead of him

[Kieran. 6,317]

Thought he was pretty shaky in the first 15 or 20 minutes, but grew into the game and showed a few glimpses as to why he could be a valuable squad player this year.

[mac.bo 48]

Mmm talking to coaches,managers,fitness dudes,at 29/30 what M.Essisen has came thru unless the staff at Cfc see him as a new makele , Im sorry to say goodbye to him!

[happy_juan 64]

Mmm talking to coaches,managers,fitness dudes,at 29/30 what M.Essisen has came thru unless the staff at Cfc see him as a new makele , Im sorry to say goodbye to him!

Translate to english?

[wilander 35]

Essien should leave Chelsea, he just has substitute level to play English Championships League now.

[wilander 35]

He's still just turned 31. I can't even begin to explain why his performances declined so much, even when you factor the injuries he's had.

I strongly suspect that his real age is above 36

[Spike 12,049]

I strongly suspect that his real age is above 36

Why because he is from Africa? And there seems to be an idea that all African footballers lie about their age?